International contracts and transactions
Drafting and reviewing agreements, and addressing disputes over supply, services, e-commerce and software where the relationship extends across jurisdictions.
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International law · Private international law · Cross-border disputes
International law and cross-border disputes
Dr. Dani Geagea holds a PhD in International Law and works on contracts and disputes with elements in more than one country. His practice encompasses commercial and financial claims and civil, property and family matters with an international dimension, including matters involving Lebanon, Arab countries, Europe and the Americas. The work begins with jurisdiction, applicable law, evidence and enforcement; the scope of representation and legal coordination is then defined according to the countries and requirements involved.
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How the practice helps
Financial and commercial claims
Assessing debts, unpaid invoices and company or shareholder disputes in light of the agreement, place of performance and location of the debtor’s assets.
Property, estates and family matters
Assessing matters involving parties, family interests or assets in more than one country, and defining the legal work available in each according to the competent authority and rights at issue.
Jurisdiction and applicable law
Identifying the authority that may hear the dispute, the law governing each issue and the effect of court or arbitration clauses and proceedings abroad.
Evidence, interim measures and enforcement
Assessing documents and evidence held abroad, measures that may be needed to protect rights, and whether a judgment can be recognised or enforced where assets are located.
Coordinated work across jurisdictions
The office undertakes legal assessment, strategy and work within the scope of its practice. If advice on another country's law or proceedings before its courts are required, it coordinates with appropriately licensed counsel under a defined mandate.
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Legal context
The forum follows the legal strategy.
Review begins with the agreement, the parties and the location of performance, evidence and assets. This informs the claim or defence, any measures needed to preserve rights, and the choice of an authority capable of issuing a decision that can be enforced. Jurisdiction cannot be settled by nationality or the place of signature alone; each connection is assessed under the rules relevant to the dispute.
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Working with the office
Choosing a route before commencing proceedings
More than one route may be available, but the choice of forum is tied to the defendant and the location of assets, procedural costs and the prospect of recognising and enforcing a decision. Court, arbitration and governing-law clauses are considered alongside deadlines and any measures needed to preserve rights.
For a financial claim, the documents establishing the debt, performance and relevant correspondence are reviewed before considering a demand, negotiation, proceedings or urgent protective step. The viability of a route is assessed against the location of assets and the prospect of enforcement there.
Individuals and businesses
The international element may arise in a supply agreement, business partnership, service receivable, property or estate matter, or a family relationship spanning several countries. The competent authority and procedure depend on the subject, so the work begins with the right to be protected and the evidence required.
See Lebanese civil, commercial and family services and debt recovery and enforcement for related work.
Defined roles across jurisdictions
If the matter requires an opinion on foreign law or proceedings in another country's courts, the specific task is identified and appropriately licensed local counsel can be engaged. Each mandate, its fees and the method of exchanging documents should be agreed before work begins.
An initial enquiry can set out the facts, parties and countries involved, the principal agreement or document and any approaching deadline. The office will then identify further documents and an appropriate channel for sensitive material.
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Frequently asked questions
Direct questions deserve precise answers.
A company overseas owes me money. Should I sue in Lebanon?
That depends on the agreement, the parties, jurisdiction, place of performance and where the debtor has assets. The court with jurisdiction and the place where recovery is feasible may differ; the documents need review before choosing a route.
How are foreign-law issues addressed?
The office develops the cross-border assessment and undertakes work within its professional scope. When advice on another country's law or representation before its courts is required, it coordinates with appropriately licensed local counsel under a defined mandate.
Can I start while living outside Lebanon?
Initial assessment and coordination can begin remotely. Any power of attorney, original document or appearance requirement depends on the matter and competent authority.
Do you handle cross-border matters beyond technology?
Yes. A matter may concern a commercial contract, debt, property, estate or civil claim. The connection to Lebanon, the competent authority and the proposed mandate are assessed case by case.
Do you handle matters connected to Europe and the Americas?
Yes. A cross-border matter may be assessed whatever countries are involved, including Arab countries, Europe and the Americas. The professional mandate and representation depend on the facts and applicable laws, with local counsel engaged where needed.
Professional enquiries
Present a cross-border matter
Please provide the countries and parties involved, the legal relationship, available documents and any pending deadline. The office reviews the initial information before defining the proposed mandate and next steps.
OfficePanorama Towers, T3, 21st Floor
Mar Roukoz, Lebanon
Telephone
For a faster initial review, mention the matter type, any approaching deadline, the parties’ locations and the documents available. Do not send highly sensitive information before the communication channel is confirmed.
General information only. This page does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship.